The Bismarck Cancer Center is committed to quality care and has received the following accreditations pertaining to cancer care:
Joint Commission:
Bismarck Cancer Center earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in ambulatory care organizations. The accreditation award recognizes Bismarck Cancer Center’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards.
Bismarck Cancer Center first underwent a rigorous on-site survey in 2012 and has undergone two additional surveys since.
The Joint Commission’s ambulatory care standards address important functions relating to the care of patients and the management of an ambulatory care organization. The standards are developed in consultation with health care experts, providers, measurement experts and patients.
American College of Radiology (ACR):
The Bismarck Cancer Center (BCC) earned accreditation in radiation oncology by the American College of Radiology (ACR). BCC underwent a comprehensive peer-review evaluation in 2017 by board-certified radiation oncologist and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Patient care and treatment, patient safety, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs are assessed.
The ACR is the nation’s oldest and most widely accepted radiation oncology accrediting body, with over 650 accredited sites, and 29 years of accreditation experience. The ACR seal of accreditation represents the highest level of quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting specific Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards developed by ACR.